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NCT04627428 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Safety and Tolerability of RPE Stem Cell-derived RPE(RPESC-RPE) Transplantation in Patients With Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

A Phase 1 study of Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, sponsored by Luxa Biotechnology.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
18
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

NCT04627428: Recruiting Phase 1 study of Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, sponsored by Luxa Biotechnology.

NCT04627428 is a Phase 1 study of Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration that is actively recruiting participants, run by Luxa Biotechnology. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants, below the 81-participant average among 7 other Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04627428, a Phase 1 study of Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Luxa Biotechnology.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
18 participants
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

Study Summary

The main objective of the study is evaluation of the safety and tolerability of RPESC-RPE-4W as therapy for dry AMD.

Primary Outcome

The transplantation of RPESC-RPE-4W cells will be considered safe and tolerated in the absence of: * Decrease in visual acuity (VA) of more than 15 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters (or to worse than counting fingers at three feet) from baseline * Any Grade 2 (CTCAE v5.0) or greater non-ocular Adverse Events (AE) related to the RPESC-RPE-4W investigational product (IP) or investigational interventions * Intraocular inflammation indicating contamination with an infectiou

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL RPESC-RPE-4W

Study Locations (3)

California

  • Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group - Beverly Hills
  • Spencer Center for Vision Research - Palo Alto

Michigan

  • University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center - Ann Arbor

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 18 participants
Start Date 2022-04-05
Est. Completion 2026-12-01
Phase Phase 1
Luxa Biotechnology

1 total trials

What NCT04627428 shows while recruiting

NCT04627428 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 18 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 81-participant average among 7 other Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which RPESC-RPE-4W is the first listed.

NCT04627428 reports a single indexed study location in California, Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04627428 about?

NCT04627428 is a clinical study titled "Safety and Tolerability of RPE Stem Cell-derived RPE(RPESC-RPE) Transplantation in Patients With Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)". The main objective of the study is evaluation of the safety and tolerability of RPESC-RPE-4W as therapy for dry AMD.

What is the current status of trial NCT04627428?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 18 participants. The study started on 2022-04-05. Estimated completion is 2026-12-01.

What conditions does trial NCT04627428 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04627428?

The interventions under investigation include: RPESC-RPE-4W (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04627428?

This trial is sponsored by Luxa Biotechnology, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04627428 being conducted?

This trial has 3 study locations across California, Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04627428, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04627428 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.